Sunflower Seeds - Sunflower Lemon Queen Flower Seed

Sunflower Seeds - Lemon Queen

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SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 9

HEIGHT

60 - 72 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer to fall

BLOOM COLOR

Yellow

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Moist, fertile, pH 5.5 - 6.2

DEER RESISTANT

No

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Sunflower Lemon Queen (Helianthus Annuus Lemon Queen) - Lemon Queen Helianthus is excellent for attracting birds, butterflies, and lots of attention! Grown from Lemon Queen Sunflower seeds, this impressive annual produces a central stalk and blooms up to 12 inches and then produces several side shoots each with their own lemon yellow blooms.
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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

69 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 15 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

1/2 - 1 inch

SOWING RATE

29 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 30 pounds per acre

MOISTURE

Keep seed slightly moist but not wet

SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Garden in Full Sun
Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Bulk Seed Bags For Planting
Outsidepride Sunflower Seeds (Helianthus Annuus) bring warmth and beauty to your garden with varieties like Wild Sunflower, Chocolate Cherry, Earthwalker, Autumn Beauty, Joker, and Lemon Queen. Suitable for USDA Zones 3-10, our annual sunflowers thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, showcasing vibrant blooms in yellow, red, burgundy, and more from summer to fall. With heights ranging from 3 feet to over 9 feet, they’re ideal for creating striking garden backdrops, attracting birds, bees, and butterflies while adding cheerful color to any space. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, these flower seeds make gardening simple and rewarding. Available in convenient seed packets of multiple sizes, they’re your go-to choice for a stunning, pollinator-friendly sunflower garden!
Tall Helianthus Annuus Sunflowers
Tall, Vibrant Flowers
From compact varieties to towering giants, these sunflowers stand tall and vibrant to suit every garden style! Whether it’s the 60-inch Lemon Queen for stunning backdrops or 108-inch Wild Sunflowers for commanding focal points, these bold blooms bring striking color and life to your space.
Fast Growing Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Plants
Fast-Growing
Experience the joy of fast-growing sunflower gardening seeds that bring vibrant color to your garden in no time! Sprouting in just days and blooming within weeks, these sunflowers quickly transform any space into a lively, cheerful display, suitable for gardeners of all skill levels.
Heat & Drought Tolerant Helianthus Annuus Sunflowers
Heat and Drought Tolerant
Enjoy the resilience of heat and drought-tolerant sunflowers! Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, they stand strong through dry spells once established. As your go-to choice sunflower seeds for planting, they bring vibrant color and energy to your garden with minimal care all season long.
Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Container Plants
Great for Containers
Turn small spaces into big, bold displays with container-friendly sunflowers! Ideal for patios, balconies, and cozy gardens, these compact sunflowers burst with vibrant blooms. Easy to grow garden seeds and full of charm, they bring sunflower magic right to your doorstep!
Flower Seed Varieties of Helianthus Annuus Sunflower
Bring life to your garden with sunflower garden seeds that captivate all season long! Giant Sunflower Seeds tower with bold yellow blooms, while Lemon Queen Seeds dazzle pollinators with soft lemon-yellow petals. Autumn Beauty Sunflower Seeds add a mix of gold, red, and burgundy, and Joker Sunflower Seeds stuns with bi-color yellow and deep red petals. Chocolate Cherry Sunflower Seeds enrich containers with rich burgundy tones. Our sunflowers brighten spaces, attract pollinators, and spread cheer!
Bloom Season, Height, & Color Chart of Helianthus Annuus Sunflowers
Featuring a stunning variety of sunflowers, these six favorites bring life to any garden. Wild Sunflowers reach up to 108 inches for bold backdrops, while Chocolate Cherry and Earthwalker add burgundy and fiery orange hues. Autumn Beauty mixes gold and burgundy tones, Joker dazzles with yellow and red bi-color petals, and Lemon Queen glows with soft lemon-yellow. Thriving as full sun outdoor plants, they bloom from summer to fall, adding vibrant color to your space!
Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Flower Border Planted From Sunflower Seeds
From field to feast, sunflowers are versatile and rewarding! Start by sowing seeds directly into prepared soil after the last frost. Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep, spacing 12-24 inches apart based on the variety. With full sun and well-drained soil, they thrive from summer to fall, offering vibrant blooms that attract pollinators. Their seeds provide a feast for birds or can be harvested for snacks, adding beauty and purpose to your garden.

Sunflower Lemon Queen (Helianthus Annuus Lemon Queen) - Lemon Queen Helianthus is excellent for attracting birds, butterflies, and lots of attention! Grown from Lemon Queen Sunflower seeds, this impressive annual produces a central stalk and blooms up to 12 inches and then produces several side shoots each with their own lemon yellow blooms. Sunflower Lemon Queen gets between 60 - 72 inches tall and will produce blooms in about 100 days after sowing the Sunflower seeds.


Grow Lemon Queen Sunflowers in a sunny location in somewhat fertile well-drained soil. Keep soil weed free and moderately moist while plants are young. Once established, Sunflower plants are somewhat drought and heat tolerant. They will flower mid-summer through fall.

After danger of frost has passed, directly sow Lemon Queen Sunflower seeds into prepared seed beds that are weed free and the soil has been loosened. Space the Sunflower seeds 6 inches apart, cover the seed 1 - 1/2 inch deep, and thin the Sunflower seedlings to 12 - 18 inches apart. Fertilizer should coincide with plants needs. If needed apply fertilizer at a rate of 2 - 2 1/2 lbs of actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet as a side dressing before the plants reach 12 inches in height.

Common Questions

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What direction do the flowers face?

A

Sunflowers follow the sun.

Q

Are any of the seeds toxic?

A

No, they are not toxic, however only the giant sunflower seeds are good for eating.

Q

Why are the seeds hollow?

A

This could be from a lack of pollination; sunflowers need insects for pollination. Also, sunflower moth larvae may leave tiny holes in the shell.

Q

How long do sunflowers bloom?

A

Sunflowers bloom for about 4-6 weeks.

Q

Do sunflowers attract pollinators?

A

Bees and butterflies are attracted to the beautiful sunflower. Birds also enjoy them.

Q

Can I use as a cut flower?

A

Yes, sunflowers can be used in flower arrangements.

Q

How many times do sunflowers bloom?

A

Single stem sunflowers bloom one time, while branching sunflowers continue to bloom over a couple of months.

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